Scunthorpe United have got someone with the whole package with the signing of Stephen Humphrys.

That is the view of Shropshire Star writer Lewis Cox, who saw Humphrys play for Shrewsbury Town in the second half of the 2016-17 season.

Although he only made three starts for the Shrews and 11 substitute appearances, and was often played out of position Cox said that he could see that the attacker has the ability to make a mark at Scunthorpe.

Humphrys joined the Iron on a season-long loan from Fulham on Friday and scored two goals and set up another during the Iron’s 8-1 win over Winterton Rangers in their first pre-season friendly.

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He scored two and his assist saw him outpace the defence when chasing a ball over the top and cross for fellow new signing Olufela Olomola to score.

He has been involved in battles at the wrong end of the League One table for the last couple of seasons and will be hoping for something different this time around.

But he has experienced the other side as he scored an equaliser against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup at Wembley last season.

Stephen Humphrys (number seven) celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup last season

“He played a big part in Rochdale staying up because it was looking bleak for them last season,” Cox continued. “He aslo played a part in helping the Shrews stay up because we were in a precarious position.

“He has good attributes and if he gets a regular run of games you will maybe see what he can do.

“He has the ability and he has something about him in my eyes, but didn’t get to see him that often.”

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